DALL

Also recorded as D'All, D'all

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Dall

Dall is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name "Dalr", meaning 'dale' or 'valley'. It is believed to have been brought to Britain by Norse settlers during the Viking Age.

The surname Dall is primarily found in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and the Lowlands. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Dalle and Dalles.

Individuals bearing the surname Dall have made contributions to various fields, including academia, literature, and business. Notable bearers of the Dall surname include John Dall, a Scottish mathematician known for his work in arithmetic, and Nigel Dall, a renowned author of historical fiction based in Scotland.

Today, the surname Dall continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots and contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 607 people named Dall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Dall.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Brian
Christopher
Clinton
David
Flemming
James
John
Michael
Mitchell
Robert
Ryan
Steven
William

Female

Christine
Elizabeth
Helen
Isabella
Joan
Joanne
Josephine
Julie
Kathleen
Lesley
Lisbeth
Margaret
Mary
Susan

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